2025 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

$56,700 · SUV

$77,250 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Choosing between rugged utility and slinky luxury often leaves buyers stuck, especially when comparing the brand-new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser against the sporty 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. The Land Cruiser enters with a strong starting MSRP of $56,700, significantly undercutting the GLE Coupe's $77,250 price tag—a $20,550 difference. While the Mercedes boasts higher peak output with 375 hp versus the Toyota's 326 hp, the Land Cruiser counters with superior pulling power, delivering 465 lb-ft of torque compared to the GLE's 369 lb-ft. Fuel economy is nearly identical, both achieving a combined 23 MPG (Toyota) versus 21 MPG (Mercedes). However, the traditional SUV design of the Land Cruiser grants it 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space, dominating the sloping GLE Coupe's 31.6 cubic feet, making practicality a key dividing line.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser offers better city fuel economy at 22 MPG versus the GLE Coupe's 19 MPG, making daily driving slightly cheaper.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

With 46.2 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to just 31.6 cu ft, the Land Cruiser easily handles family gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

The GLE Coupe wins on pure output with 375 hp, offering more immediate performance thrills than the Land Cruiser's 326 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser offers excellent capability for $20,550 less than the starting price of the Mercedes.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

You prioritize maximum utility, as the Land Cruiser provides 46.2 cu ft of cargo space.
Saving significant money is crucial, given the $56,700 MSRP versus the $77,250 price of Car 2.
You need exceptional low-end grunt, evidenced by the 465 lb-ft of torque available.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe if...

You desire a sleeker, sportier profile over maximum interior height (68.1 inches vs 75.7 inches).
You are seeking the absolute highest horsepower figure available, which is 375 hp.
You prefer an AWD system paired with the slightly slicker 9-speed automatic transmission.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Toyota Land Cruiser	Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Length	196.4"	194.5"
Width	77.9"	79.3"
Height	75.7"	68.1"
Wheelbase	112.2"	115.6"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	—
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	—
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	2.4 L	3.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 6
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	326 hp @ 6000 rpm	375 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	465 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm	369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	Limited Slip
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/25 MPG	19/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	393.8/447.5 mi.	427.5/562.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.9 gal.	22.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Cruise Control	—	✓
Front Door Pockets	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	6 months
Subwoofer Count	—	2
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass Extended

Frontseats

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Front Head Room	40.1 in.	40.5 in.
Front Leg Room	43.0 in.	40.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room	58.5 in.	59.3 in.
Front Hip Room	55.4 in.	60.8 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	10-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	10-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	39.3 in.	36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.7 in.	40.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	59.2 in.	58.3 in.
Rear Hip Room	57.0 in.	59.8 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	18 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	245/70R18	275/50R20
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Size	—	20 x 9.0 in

Suspension

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Front Suspension Type	Independent	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Toyota	Mercedes-Benz
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	8 yr./ 100000 mi.	6 yr./ 62000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	2 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	2 yr./ 25000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

How big is the size difference between the 2025 Land Cruiser and the 2026 GLE Coupe?

The Land Cruiser is physically larger overall, standing 75.7 inches tall compared to the GLE Coupe's 68.1 inches height, though the GLE Coupe is slightly wider at 79.3 inches.

Do both vehicles require expensive fuel?

Yes, both the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe specify that they require premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance.

Which SUV is better for highway cruising based on specs?

Both vehicles manage the highway rating identically at 25 MPG, but the Land Cruiser achieves this with its 8-speed automatic transmission while the GLE Coupe uses a 9-speed.

Is the horsepower difference significant enough to notice between these two models?

There is a notable 49 hp gap, with the Mercedes providing 375 hp against the Toyota's 326 hp, which will certainly be felt during aggressive acceleration.

Why is the Land Cruiser so much cheaper than the GLE Coupe?

The Land Cruiser starts at $56,700, representing a $20,550 saving over the $77,250 starting MSRP of the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, reflecting differences in branding and luxury appointments.

How does the torque output affect real-world driving?

The Land Cruiser’s superior 465 lb-ft of torque means it should feel stronger when towing or accelerating from a stop compared to the GLE Coupe's 369 lb-ft, despite the latter having higher horsepower.